Health
The Scoop Moms-to-be considered obese (those who have a body mass index greater than 30) are typically recommended to gain anywhere from 11 to 20 pounds total during pregnancy as a way to reduce risk for gestational diabetes and other weight-related prenatal complications. But could a weight gain goal of zero be even better? A December 2009 New York Times …
Family, Tips For Trip By Age
A great vacation balances moments of extravagance with activities that are as enjoyable as they are affordable. The key, then, is to find painless ways to cut costs so that you can feel good about indulging. Here’s a host of secrets from budget-savvy travelers. Stock up at home. Specialty items, such as sunscreen, film, batteries, over-the-counter medications, and first-aid supplies …
Pre-Pregnancy
Birth control pills reduce fertility. (Fiction) Dr. Randy Morris, a Chicago-based board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, says there is no evidence that the use of birth control pills affects future fertility. “In fact, birth control pills are very short-acting,” Dr. Morris says. “Therefore, birth control pills never make much of an impact on the body’s ability to reproduce. If anything, using the …
Pregnancy
OB or midwife? Hospital or birthing center? You just found out that you’re expecting. It’s only natural to feel overwhelmed. The multitude of decisions that both you and your spouse or partner need to make during your pregnancy can be staggering. Choosing the right type of health care provider that will suit your needs, gain your trust and that you’re …
Family, Family Vacation
What you pack for your cruise vacation will usually hinge on two factors: where you are going and for how long. You’ll be able to fit more shorts and T-shirts in your luggage to a warm-weather spot than jeans and sweaters for a colder destination. Do you really need a new outfit for every night? How many shoes can you …
Pre-Pregnancy
You’re ready to start a family, but after a few months of trying you still haven’t seen those two pink lines on a home pregnancy test. If you have been having unprotected sex for a few cycles without conceiving, you may be feeling like you want to do something about it—something that you can do right now without having to …
Family, Tips For Trip By Age
There’s nothing better than seeing the joy and wonder on your children’s faces when they encounter new experiences that delight and amaze them. During family vacations, you get to discover those magical moments together! From coast to coast, there are endless opportunities to create incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Here are 10 great vacation moments that you and …
Health
Women who have survived cancer or are battling it can find support and information through an organization called Fertile Hope. Fertile Hope is Born When Lindsay Nohr was re-diagnosed with cancer at age 24, she had no idea that the treatments could leave her infertile. She had successfully beaten the cancer once before, but this time it had spread to …
Family, Tips For Trip By Age
So, you’re thinking of heading out on a family getaway with a tween, are you? You know, one of those soon-to-be-sulky, 9-to-12-year-olds who isn’t quite a kid (in her mind) but not quite ready to hang out on her own yet, either? OK, so vacationing may not be as restful as it was before kids. But, that doesn’t mean it …
Family, Travel Tips by Age
Like so much of your family vacation, packing is a balancing act — in this case between including everything you need and making sure you can actually lift your bags. No matter where you’re headed, this checklist should cover most of the essentials. Give the kids a role. Every child has favorite outfits as well as clothing that he or …
Family, Tips For Trip By Age
There are many reasons why your child might need to make an unaccompanied flight. In fact, for some children, unaccompanied travel is routine: summer trips to visit a parent or grandparent, trips to school or camp, or even a last-minute entry into sports or academic competition. But today, as travel rules become more complex and stringent for everyone, even the …
Health
It is crucial that parents offer proper guidance to even very young children about the dangers of fire to avoid burns, fire deaths, and fire setting. Learn how to protect your family and teach your children effective, potentially life-saving fire safety skills. There’s something fascinating about fire. Adults and children are entranced by crackling campfires, comforted by the warmth of …
Health
Nancy Grandle of San Francisco, Calif., is almost halfway through a high-risk pregnancy. She’s considered high risk not because there’s anything wrong with her or her fetus, but because this is her fourth pregnancy in six years. The first three ended in miscarriages before the end of her first trimester. Grandle is currently in her 5th month, but she still …
Pregnancy
When Cynthia Corona from San Jose, Calif., contacted a Pregnancy Today site expert about her light spotting, she was, as she says, “freaking out.” Her spotting had been intermittent, just some pink and brown on the toilet tissue, but she was terrified of losing the pregnancy. An ultrasound a few weeks later calmed her fears. Not only was she still …